Umberg/Zipser LLP Sponsors OCBA Charitable Fund Annual Judge Kenneth Lae Charity Golf Scramble in Orange County

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Umberg/Zipser LLP Sponsors OCBA Charitable Fund Annual Judge Kenneth Lae Charity Golf Scramble in Orange County

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Umberg/Zipser LLP is proud to continue our sponsorship of the Orange County Bar Association Charitable Fund’s Annual Judge Kenneth Lae Charity Golf Scramble.  This event reflects the legal community’s shared commitment to service and access to justice.

The OCBA Charitable Fund supports law-related organizations throughout Orange County that strengthen our justice system and expand access to legal services for those in need. This year, Mei Tsang serves as President of the OCBA Charitable Fund, and Scott Garner serves on the Board of the Charitable Fund and is a member of the golf committee, continuing U/Z’s longstanding tradition of leadership and service within both the OCBA and its Charitable Fund.

From sponsorship to service, giving back has always been part of who we are. We are honored to support an event that brings the Orange County legal community together for such an important cause.

Umberg/Zipser LLP is Proud to Support the California Asian Pacific American Bar Association and Congratulates Our Partner, Mei Tsang, on Receiving the President’s Award

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Umberg/Zipser LLP proudly congratulates our partner Mei Tsang on receiving the President’s Award from the California Asian Pacific American Bar Association (Cal-APABA). We also extend our congratulations to this year’s distinguished honorees and express our gratitude to Cal-APABA for its vital work in advancing justice, supporting the APA legal community, and fostering the next generation of leaders.

Umberg/Zipser LLP Attorneys Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 Edition

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Umberg/Zipser LLP is proud to announce that twelve of its attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, including one selection for “Lawyer of the Year” in Orange County. In addition, two attorneys were named in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America for outstanding professional excellence in private practice.

Co-founding partner Thomas J. Umberg was honored as the 2026 “Lawyer of the Year” in Litigation – Real Estate for Orange County, an accolade awarded to only a single lawyer in each specialty and metropolitan area.

These honors reflect the firm’s deep bench of experienced trial lawyers and its continued commitment to excellence.

“Lawyer of the Year” Award (2026 Edition)

  • Litigation – Real Estate (Orange County)

The Best Lawyers in America® (2026 Edition)

  • Commercial Litigation
  • Litigation – Intellectual Property
  • Litigation – Patent
  • Trademark Law
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Legal Malpractice Law – Defendants
  • Litigation – Intellectual Property
  • Professional Malpractice Law – Defendants
  • Litigation – Real Estate
  • Litigation – Securities
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Professional Malpractice Law – Defendants
  • Professional Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs
  • Copyright Law
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Litigation – Real Estate
  • Advertising Law
  • Bet-the-Company Litigation
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Litigation – Banking and Finance
  • Litigation – Intellectual Property
  • Litigation – Real Estate

Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America (2026 Edition)

  • Commercial Litigation
  • Litigation – Intellectual Property
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Litigation – Intellectual Property

Umberg/Zipser LLP Sponsors 2024 OCBA Charitable Fund’s Annual Golf Tournament

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On Monday, May 13, 2024, at the Huntington Club in Huntington Beach, CA, Umberg/Zipser (U/Z) was proud to once again sponsor the 2024 Annual Judge Kenneth Lae Charity Golf Scramble hosted by the Orange County Bar Association Charitable Fund (Charitable Fund). OCBA Past President Dean Zipser, and President-Elect Mei Tsang, represented U/Z at the event. The Charitable Fund is the philanthropic arm of the OCBA that provides funding and resources to law-related organizations that enhance the system of justice and promote equal justice for all.

Orange County Bar Association (OCBA) Annual Judges’ Night 2023

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On Thursday evening, January 19th, the Orange County Bar Association (OCBA) held its annual Judges’ Night. The Honorable Martin J. Jenkins, Associate Justice of the California Supreme Court, installed Michael A. Gregg, as 2023 OCBA President, along with the other new officers and directors. Umberg/Zipser’s own Mei Tsang was installed as OCBA Treasurer and as a Board Member for the OCBA Charitable Fund Board. U/Z’s Scott Garner, OCBA’s 2020 President, served as the Awards Chair. Mei is in line to become OCBA President in 2025, following the path of both Scott Garner and Dean Zipser (2005 President). Scott and Dean, a prior recipient of the prestigious Franklin G. West Award, presented this year’s award to Mark E. Minyard, Esq. Umberg/Zipser is proud of our long and continuing service to the OCBA and other professional organizations.

Umberg/Zipser Proud to Sponsor Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children (CASA) Celebration

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Umberg/Zipser LLP (U/Z) is proud to be a sponsor for the Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children (CASA) Celebration which was held on Saturday, August 27th. U/Z partner, Todd Smith, has been a member of the CASA Board of Directors for several years and currently serves as its Secretary.  Prior to his Board service, Todd was a CASA mentor/advocate for two years.  Since 1985, CASA has trained more than 4,000 volunteers who have given over 1,800,000 hours to helping over 9,000 youth in the Orange County foster care system. For more information on CASA, please visit https://www.casaoc.org/.

Raise Your Glass 50th Anniversary Celebration

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The Orange County Bar Association’s (OCBA) Charitable Fund’s Annual “Raise Your Glass” event last evening was once again a special experience! Umberg Zipser (U/Z) is humbled to be named Law Firm of the Year, as U/Z attorneys have played prominent roles in the organization over the years. Scott Garner served as the Charitable Fund president for 2021. Dean Zipser is a past president, and Mei Tsang has been a long-time board member. The OCBA’s mission is “To enhance the system of justice, to support the lawyers who serve it and to assist the community served by it.” The Charitable Fund supports programs and organizations who “assist the community served by it” through its grants. To learn more about the scope of the organization’s work, visit http://www.ocbacf.org/ryg/.

Scott Garner Leads OCBA Charitable Fund Grant Reception

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The Orange County Bar Association Charitable Fund annual reception held last Wednesday honored a number of nonprofit organizations making a positive impact in OC communities. Scott Garner, Umberg/Zipser Partner, and Past President of the OCBA Charitable Fund, had the privilege of presenting grants to the various local non-profits. The Charitable Fund’s mission is to provide resources to organizations and programs to enhance the system of justice and promote equal justice for all.

Umberg/Zipser Again Sponsors CRF-OC Annual Benefit

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Umberg/Zipser (U/Z) was proud to again support the Constitutional Rights Foundation, Orange County’s (CRF-OC) Annual Benefit event on October 25, 2018.

Adina Stowell served as CRF-OC’s 2014/2015 President and has been a Board Member since 2006 and Dean Zipser is CRF-OC’s Immediate Past President, and has been a Board Member since 2007.

The Annual Benefit is CRF-OC’s marquee fundraiser and all proceeds support the organization’s unique and highly-regarded civic education programs – Mock Trial, Peer Court, Constitution Day, Law Day and the Orange County Career Forum. Learn more here: https://www.crfoc.org